Jammu, Aug 27 (KNO): “Couldn't we take the measures to prevent the situation despite receiving weather alerts in advance?” Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday, expressing anguish over the loss of lives in Katra due to floods.
Speaking to the reporters in Jammu, the CM, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), after assessing the flood situation, said, "Couldn't we take elaborate measures to prevent the situation despite receiving the flood alert in advance. We will look into it later why the people were not taken to a safe place."
He expressed anguish over the loss of lives in Katra and said that nearly 29 to 30 people died in the incident.
Omar said the low-lying areas have witnessed major damage.
He assured that the measures will be taken on priority for the people living illegally in the flood-prone areas. "We can't rebuild their houses again and again but they will be shifted to safer places," he added.
The Chief Minister visited Jammu early this morning to assess the flood situation triggered by incessant rainfall for the last couple of days, causing extensive damage to properties at multiple places—(KNO)